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Caraben Family History

Caraben Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harben, Carden, Karabin, Carmen, Craven, Carbon, Raben, Carsten

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Where is the Caraben family from?

You can see how Caraben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caraben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caraben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Caraben family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Caraben's in USA. California had the highest population of Caraben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caraben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Caraben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caraben census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Caraben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Caraben. For the veterans among your Caraben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caraben lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Caraben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Caraben in 1985 was 61, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caraben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caraben ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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